Senior Lending Manager

Yorkshire Building Society; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Bonus of up to 15% on eligible pay

Pension contribution of up to 11%

Private medical insurance

Access to various health benefits

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Lending Manager for their Commercial Lending team. This role involves originating new lending, managing complex transactions, and providing exceptional service to customers and brokers. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of commercial real estate and SME lending with proven success in delivering targets and managing complex deals. You will also be expected to lead and develop team members, making a significant impact on the business's success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of successfully delivering targets.
• Ability to gather and interpret information.
• Experience assessing Commercial lending transactions.
• Ability to coach and develop team members

Responsibilities

• Originate new lending and build relationships with customers.
• Assess complex lending proposals and perform due diligence.
• Lead and support development within Commercial Lending.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the Commercial Lending team

Skills

Understanding of commercial real estate

Experience with SME lending

Managing complex deals

Detail-oriented

Team coaching and development

Job description

We have an opportunity for an experience Lending Manager to join our successful Commercial Lending team on a 12 Month FTC…

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About the role

oleAs Senior Relationship Director, you’ll be placed at the forefront of what we do – Commercial Lending.

You’ll provide a brilliant service and act as a key point of contact for new business and working directly with Customers and brokers.

You’ll be responsible for originating new lending and building relationships with customers and business intermediaries. You’ll manage complex deals and use your experience and expert knowledge to support customers and brokers get what they need.

You’ll be assessing complex lending proposals, looking at financial performance and borrower backgrounds for example, as well as undertake sufficient due diligence in order to make an informed assessment on lending requests. All this will be to ensure our underwriters have what they need, and that we are lending responsibly.

Away from the day to day, you’ll also be a commercial lending SME and act as a role model and leader within Commercial Lending, supporting colleagues with their development and setting the business and them up for success.

You’ll constantly developing and maintaining your industry and competitor knowledge by keeping abreast of current trends so that you, and YBS are ahead of the curve.

You’ll attend regular networking events and build your own industry connections as well as use your insight to help us compete in the market with our products.

About you

you’ll need to a great understanding of commercial real estate and SME lending, coupled with experience of working directly commercial property and small and medium sized business customers.

• s well as;Proven experience of successfully delivering targets and managing and securing complex deals
• A great eye for detail with experience of gathering, analysing and interpreting information from multiple sources with the ability to confidently discuss the results to stakeholders
• Proven experience of assessing Commercial lending transactions in a business development or underwriting capacity
• A commitment to supporting, coaching and developing a team members, helping them be the best

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility

We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.

Development

We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work.

• , including: Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up to 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and health plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health benefits.

Ready to apply?If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.